Wife won't give divorce

This cannot be answered without more information. Answer depends on where you are at in the divorce process. An action for divorce starts when...

Family

After a 15 year marriage, you are entitled to a property distribution. It does not matter if the house is in your spouse's name. The house would...

If a person is found innocent of the crime that warrented a protective order can a VOPO be vacated

There are two issues. One is that there was a temporary order of protection entered pending trial. Second you were charged with violating the...

When you go to Family Court on that date, the judge's clerk will meet with you outside the courtroom to discuss the case and see if you and the...

Canadian citizen living in the USA, married to a USA citizen. child together born in the USA. Wants Divorce

Under New York law, in order to relocate the child over the other parent's objection you have to prove to the court that it would be in the best...

The bio father of my 11 yr old daughter is not paying child support but is seeking custody, i won't tell him where i am, can he?

If there is no acknowledgement of paternity and the biological father's name is not on the birth certificate, then there has to be a proceeding in...

I've been married for 4 months and it appears we are headed for divorce. I earn about 125k a year and my wife has been

One of the key factors in determining alimony and property distribution is the length of the marriage. Given the 4-month duration, and assuming...

Having medical records admitted at trial is governed by the rules of evidence and unless the opposing party consents that the records can be...

I am a father and I want to know If I can go for joint custody even if I already put in a petition for visitation

You certainly can petition for joint legal custody and you have a good chance of gaining joint custody unless there is some reason that your input...

I have a child with special needs.

When ACS classifies a case as "indicated," it means they found some credible evidence of neglect. An indicated case may result in the filing of a...